Just had to share...

After two years of much frustration, I finally landed not just one, but EIGHT axels in practice!!

They aren't perfect--I still cannot "convert" fully over my right side, so my left leg is kind of bent and next to my right leg instead of being crossed over it, but hey, I'll take what I can get.

Don't know exactly what "worked" in the end (apart from many, many failed attempts and getting back up for more), but it did help to think "up and OVER," and I still really have to think about LANDING the jump (meaning, "put that right toe back DOWN on the ice!") after stepping up into it.

But WHEW, what a happy relief.

Congrats! That first axel is such a great feeling!

Wow! That's wonderful

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Congrats, Pennybeagle!

Congratulations!

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That's brilliant! Congratulations!! I'm still waiting to land my first axel!

Nicki

that's fantastic -- good for you!

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Wang chung!

Well done! Now THAT'S perseverance!

Happy Skating,
Raine

Oh, how lovely! Many congratulations, and may they be the first of many.

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Bravo!!!!!! That is TERRIFIC!!!!!!!

Congrats. And you do know that crossing isnt needed and that doing an open jump is considered harder and worth more to some judges, right?

WOOHOO!!! Congratulations Pennybeagle!

That is the best feeling!

Skatepixie, ITA!

PattyP

Way to go!!

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